Why Is My Elantra’s Engine Hesitating o r Jerking During Acceleration?

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Why Is My Elantra’s Engine Hesitating o r Jerking During Acceleration?

Some drivers report that their Elantra hesitates o r jerks when pressing the accelerator. What are the possible causes—such as throttle body issues, fuel delivery problems, o r ignition faults?

Gari Specialist asked on 14 Jun 2025 16:57:26 pm

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Gari Master - on 14 Jun 2025 16:59:31 pm

Hesitation o r jerking during acceleration is often linked to ignition system issues, such as worn spark plugs, faulty ignition coils, o r bad fuel injectors. In Pakistan, dusty conditions and poor fuel can also cause throttle body fouling o r sensor errors e.g., TPS—Throttle Position Sensor, which disrupt smooth acceleration. In automatic models, transmission lag can also feel like engine hesitation if gears are not engaging promptly.